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Pension carbon emissions framework launched

A carbon emissions template (CET) which will help pension schemes calculate their emissions has been launched by the UK's Investment Association (IA).

Commission stands firm on nuclear, gas in 'imperfect' taxonomy

The European Commission has confirmed plans to define nuclear and natural gas energy generation activities as 'sustainable' in its taxonomy, in a plan it suggested is "imperfect" but practical - in the face of fierce criticism by specialist sustainability investors.

Bond round-up: Japan Airlines' transition bond, EIB, Zenith, Axpo, Globo, India, Helsingborg ... and more

IIGCC proposes net-zero private equity guidance

Guidance on decarbonising private equity for inclusion in the PAII's net-zero framework has been proposed by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC).

'Net zero' hedge fund launched

A global 'net-zero' listed equities fund has been launched by Plato Investment Management which the fund manager claimed is the first of its kind in Australia.

Environmental Finance Bond Awards nominations close Monday

Entries for the 2022 Environmental Finance Bond Awards will close on Monday 7 February.

Axa high yield green bond fund launched

A 'dynamic' green bond fund has been launched to cater for investors who may be looking to take on extra risk.

EdenTree launches transition and impact funds

UK sustainable asset manager EdenTree has launched two funds aimed at transition industries and impact in fixed income instruments.

Five-year, €500m blended finance goal launched with APG backing

An initiative to 'mobilise' €500 million ($563 million) to decarbonise economies in eastern Europe and central Asia has been launched by The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and ILX Management (ILX).

Q&A with AXA's Renaud Guidée

The group's chief risk officer and chair of the Net Zero Insurance Alliance explains why AXA has adopted a 'three strikes and you're out' policy with companies